The brain's attention system is a complex and adaptive network of brain regions that enables individuals to interact effectively with their surroundings and perform complex tasks. This system involves the coordination of various brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex and the parietal lobes, to process and prioritize sensory information, manage tasks, and maintain focus. In this study, we investigate the intricate mechanisms underpinning the brain's attention system, followed by an exploration within the context of augmented reality (AR) settings. AR emerges as a viable technological intervention to address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Given that the primary characteristics of ADHD include difficulties related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, AR offers tailor-made solutions specifically designed to mitigate these challenges and enhance cognitive functioning. On the other hand, if these ADHD-related issues are not adequately addressed, it could lead to a worsening of their condition in AR. This underscores the importance of employing effective interventions such as AR to support individuals with ADHD in managing their symptoms. We examine the attentional mechanisms within AR environments and the sensory processing dynamics prevalent among the ADHD population. Our objective is to comprehensively address the attentional needs of this population in AR settings and offer a framework for designing cognitively accessible AR applications.

翻译：大脑的注意力系统是一个由多个脑区构成的复杂自适应网络，使个体能够有效与环境互动并执行复杂任务。该系统通过协调前额叶皮层、顶叶等脑区，对感觉信息进行加工与优先级排序、管理任务并维持专注。本研究首先探究大脑注意力系统的精细机制，随后在增强现实情境中展开探索。增强现实作为一种可行的技术干预手段，能够应对注意缺陷多动障碍患者面临的多元挑战。鉴于多动症的核心症状包括注意力不集中、多动与冲动，增强现实可提供针对性的定制方案，以缓解上述问题并增强认知功能。反之，若这些多动症相关问题未得到妥善处理，可能在增强现实环境中导致症状恶化，这凸显了采用增强现实等有效干预措施帮助多动症患者管理症状的重要性。我们考察了增强现实环境中的注意力机制及多动症群体常见的感觉处理动态特征，旨在系统性满足该群体在增强现实中的注意力需求，并为设计认知无障碍的增强现实应用提供框架。